Quadri-Bavaria Innovation Award
The Quadri-Bavaria Innovation Award funds groundbreaking research on novel devices and heart failure solutions in cardiac surgery, supported by the Thoracic Surgery Foundation for Research and Education.
Funder: Thoracic Surgery Foundation for Research and Education
Due Dates: September 15, 2026 (full application due)
Funding Amounts: $40,000 per year for up to two years ($80,000 total per awardee)
Summary: Supports innovative cardiac surgery research, especially on novel devices and heart failure solutions.
Description
The Quadri-Bavaria Innovation Award, presented by the Thoracic Surgery Foundation for Research and Education, is dedicated to fostering advancements in cardiac surgery through support for creative, high-impact research. The award focuses on basic, pre-clinical, and translational research into heart failure secondary to heart disease, with an emphasis on the development and evaluation of novel devices—particularly those addressing heart valve disease and end-stage cardiac conditions. The initiative aims to improve patient outcomes by encouraging research that explores new technologies, device function, physiology, and efficacy in the field of cardiac surgery.
